Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Cook County Budget Crisis
More than half of Cook County's 26 health clinics could be closing. Rich Samuels has the latest on county board president Todd Stroger's efforts to close the budget gap.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Oprah's $40 million school in South Africa has drawn both criticism and praise. Was it too lavish? Should she have spent the money here in Chicago? What about her comments on inner city kids uninterested in education? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a deeper look. Guests: Roland Martin, Terry Mazany, James Alexander
News Gems
Chicago blogger Jon Marshall puts the country's best news reporting in one easy spot, his News Gems blog. His efforts have just been recognized by U.S. News and World Report. He'll join us with the best reported stories of 2006.
World Wide Chicago
When a small manufacturer tries to expand overseas, the road can be filled with obstacles and opportunity. We'll find out more.
Companies featured in the story:
Resources for Illinois Manufacturers
- Alliance for Illinois Manufacturers
- Illinois Dept of Commerce
- World Business Chicago
- Chicago office of the U.S. Dept of Commerce Export Assistance Center
WDCB Jazz Radio
With fewer options now for jazz on the radio, we'll go behind the scenes at WDCB-FM, one of the last local stations for jazz lovers.
Commentary
Debra Pickett shares her thoughts about how to react when the feds come knocking at your door.
